US Bridges

Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck

Fair

Saratoga County, New York · Village of Ballston Spa · Structure no. 000000003304330

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 261 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMechanic Street
CrossesKayaderosseras Ck
LocationVillage of Ballston Spa
Coordinates43.00806, -73.84735
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic365 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanic Street over Kayaderosseras Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.